Against the Current

Bob Segelman, an accomplished academic with cerebral palsy, shares his experiences in the mainstream in his new book, Against the Current. Segelman and his publishers have made this book free to persons with disabilities and their families. To request a PDF copy, email drsts@comcast.net.

Members of the general public can order the book for $25 at http://www.drbobsautobiography.org. Non-profits receive a $10 discount. All profits from the book's sales will go to Speech Communications Assistance by Telephone.

The AAID Manual and Rosa's Law

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has published the 11th edition of the definition manual: Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports. In it, the AAIDD sets forth "practice guidelines on diagnosing and classifying intellectual disability and developing a system of supports for people living with an intellectual disability." At the center of the organization's philosophy is an effort to abolish the stigma of intellectual disabilities: specifically by removing "mental retardation" from medical lexicon.

In related news, senators Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and Michael Enzi of Wyoming have introduced a bipartisan bill entitled "Rosa's Law," which would replace "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in the federal law books. Rosa's Law has gathered 28 co-sponsors so far. You can track the bill's progress at govtrack.us.

55 Tactics for Implementing RTI

55 tactics for implementing RTI in inclusive settings by Pam Campbell, Adam Wang, and Robert Algozzine is a practical textbook and resource guide for teachers of inclusive classrooms. The book focuses on "planning, managing, delivering, and evaluating instruction." The "55 tactics" are organized into short, manageable chapters and include diagrams and fill-in charts, as well as a list of current literature for further reading in each topic.

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IEP iPhone App

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has developed a free Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone application for the parents and teachers of children with disabilities! The application contains basic laws pertaining to IEP, as well as the ability to create profiles for individual children.

To download the IEP App, visit the Apple iTunes store and type IEP Checklist in the search box. For more information, see the PEATC Press Kit at http://www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=iPhonePressReleaseKit.

Writing Assessment and Instruction

Writing assessment and instruction for students with learning disabilities by Nancy Mather, et al., is a textbook for K-12 teachers and teachers-in-training. The authors stress a positive approach ("No Red Marks") to teaching students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning difficulties a solid base for reading and writing. The book offers dozens of field-tested activities and lesson plans, as well as printable worksheets to track progress.

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